Tides Today & Tomorrow in Tappahannock, VA

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, August 6, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Tappahannock, VA.
Next low tide : in 41m at 2:35 am (0.4 ft)
Next high tide : 7:38 am (1.6 ft)
Sunset today : 8:11 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:15 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (44% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8635881
Common Questions About Tides

Tappahannock, VA Tides - May 1959

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri9:461.710:211.84:140.34:430.36:117:57Third Quarter1Fri
2Sat10:501.711:191.85:170.35:360.36:107:58Waning Crescent2Sat
3Sun11:421.76:130.36:230.26:097:59Waning Crescent3Sun
4Mon12:071.912:281.77:040.27:060.26:088:00Waning Crescent4Mon
5Tue12:501.91:101.77:500.27:480.26:078:01Waning Crescent5Tue
6Wed1:292.01:501.78:330.18:260.26:068:01New Moon6Wed
7Thu2:062.02:291.79:120.19:030.26:058:02New Moon7Thu
8Fri2:412.03:061.79:470.19:380.26:048:03New Moon8Fri
9Sat3:152.03:421.710:220.110:120.26:038:04New Moon9Sat
10Sun3:501.94:191.710:560.210:470.36:028:05Waxing Crescent10Sun
11Mon4:261.94:581.711:310.211:250.36:018:06Waxing Crescent11Mon
12Tue5:041.95:391.612:100.36:008:07Waxing Crescent12Tue
13Wed5:461.86:221.612:080.412:530.35:598:08Waxing Crescent13Wed
14Thu6:311.87:081.612:580.41:400.35:588:09First Quarter14Thu
15Fri7:201.87:581.71:520.42:310.35:578:09First Quarter15Fri
16Sat8:141.78:551.72:520.43:250.35:568:10First Quarter16Sat
17Sun9:161.79:571.83:570.34:220.25:558:11Waxing Gibbous17Sun
18Mon10:211.810:582.05:010.25:190.15:548:12Waxing Gibbous18Mon
19Tue11:221.811:542.16:020.16:140.05:548:13Waxing Gibbous19Tue
20Wed12:201.97:01-0.17:08-0.15:538:14Waxing Gibbous20Wed
21Thu12:492.31:161.97:59-0.28:03-0.25:528:15Full Moon21Thu
22Fri1:442.32:121.98:55-0.28:57-0.25:528:15Full Moon22Fri
23Sat2:382.43:061.99:48-0.39:50-0.25:518:16Full Moon23Sat
24Sun3:312.43:591.910:39-0.210:43-0.25:508:17Waning Gibbous24Sun
25Mon4:252.34:541.911:32-0.211:39-0.15:508:18Waning Gibbous25Mon
26Tue5:202.25:511.912:27-0.15:498:19Waning Gibbous26Tue
27Wed6:152.06:481.812:390.11:230.15:498:19Third Quarter27Wed
28Thu7:101.97:451.81:430.22:180.15:488:20Third Quarter28Thu
29Fri8:061.78:441.82:460.33:120.25:478:21Third Quarter29Fri
30Sat9:061.69:471.83:500.34:050.25:478:22Third Quarter30Sat
31Sun10:081.610:451.84:500.34:550.35:478:22Waning Crescent31Sun
DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
Tidal Data Source: (8635881)

Common Questions About Tappahannock, VA Tides

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What time does the tide turn (slack tide) in Tappahannock, VA today?

Slack tide in Tappahannock, VA is approximately 5:06 am — midway between the next high and low tide, when tidal current is weakest. This is the preferred window for boat crossings, underwater visibility, and fishing in areas with strong currents.

Is this week a spring tide or neap tide in Tappahannock, VA?

Tappahannock, VA is currently in a neap phase. Tonight's moon is 44% illuminated. Spring tides (largest swings) occur near new and full moons; neap tides (smallest swings) occur near first and third quarter moons. Tidal ranges this week are near their weekly minimum.

What datum are Tappahannock, VA tide heights measured from?

Tide heights on this page are measured from Mean Lower Low Water (MLLW), the U.S. NOAA standard. A height of 0 ft represents the 19-year average of each day's lower low tide. Negative values indicate a "minus tide" — water levels below that long-term reference.

What factors can affect the tide predictions for Tappahannock, VA?

Tide predictions for Tappahannock, VA come from NOAA's harmonic analysis and are typically accurate within about ±10 minutes on timing and ±0.5 ft on height. Actual water levels can deviate further due to sustained winds, atmospheric pressure changes, river flow, and storm surge. During major weather events, be sure to check US Harbors weather pages for factors that could impact tidal predictions.

Which NOAA station provides tide data for Tappahannock, VA?

Tide data for Tappahannock, VA is sourced from NOAA Station #8635881. View the official NOAA station page at https://tidesandcurrents.noaa.gov/stationhome.html?id=8635881.

What is the moon phase in Tappahannock, VA tonight?

Tonight the moon over Tappahannock, VA is Third Quarter (44% illuminated). This places Tappahannock, VA in a neap tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly minimum this week.

US Harbors Tidal Data

The data in our tide charts, tide tables, and tide graphs is provided by NOAA and others. These predictions are derived mathematically from numerous inputs, including data from historical tide stations and nearby locations where sensors are actively recording. As shown in the tide graph at the top of this page, “Predicted” tides (blue) are what forecasting models expect to happen. “Observed” tides (red) are those recorded by local sensors in real time, overlaid on the predictions for direct comparison. We display Observed water levels for a select group of harbors including Portland, Maine, where a physical sensor monitors water levels in real time.

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